The Port of Oakland was closed Wednesday following the death of a woman who worked there.
The local union is taking a 24-hour break in honor of 45-year-old Joy Daniels. She died Tuesday afternoon at the TTI Terminal.
The hospital reports Daniels died of natural causes.
NBC Bay Area is told it's standard procedure to stand down for a shift when there is a death.
"The terminals are basically at a standstill," Port of Oakland spokesman Robert Bernardo said.
All seven port marine terminals were shut down Tuesday, shortly after Daniels’ death was reported, with truck drivers unable to access containers until 7 p.m. Wednesday night.
"Everyone is just very saddened by this tragic news,” Bernardo said. “Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time."
Bay City News contributed to this report.
